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FHFA takes a swing at racial bias in appraisal

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is the latest stakeholder to examine how racial bias may creep into property valuations. But when the FHFA hunted for examples of racial bias by keyword searching the free-form commentary section in millions of appraisal reports, it found thousands of references to race and ethnicity.

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

The new data set is all encompassing for every property type (residential) that were traditionally divided into 12 separate forms. The appraiser will be led through a process, defined by the scope of work. This scope of work is determined by the type of property and the characteristics of the property.

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How to support credible valuations for shared equity programs

Clear Capital

If it is not highlighted by the lender, the appraiser should review the income and resale restrictions in the purchase contract, and notify the lender before completing the order that it is a shared equity property. The contract will also likely reference a second document, either a deed restriction or a ground lease.

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Fannie and Freddie Release New Hybrid and Desktop Forms for Testing

McKissock

A Desktop appraisal is defined as, “An appraisal assignment for which the scope of work does not include field work by the appraiser and does not include reviewing a recent interior/exterior property data report.”. URAR Hybrid and Desktop Appraisal Forms – Overview. Looking to upgrade your appraisal license?

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7 Common Mistakes Sellers Should Avoid During a Real Estate Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

Homeowners, Don’t Make These Appraisal Mistakes When Selling Your Home As a real estate appraiser, I have seen many mistakes that sellers make during the appraisal process. These mistakes can significantly impact the value of a property and even lead to an appraisal being lower than the contract price.

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Home Inspections vs Home Appraisals

D Fritz Appraisals

Understanding the differences between an appraisal and an inspection will help you understand when you might need one or the other – or both – before you buy your first home. Let’s explore the similarities and differences between a home inspection and a home appraisal. What Is a Home Appraisal?

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Appraisals derail sales in the tight Chicago market!

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

I came across a Facebook post from an appraiser friend of mine about an article written in the Chicago Tribune titled Homebuyers who pay cash win deals as appraisals derail sale in tight Chicago market. The title is definitely eye-catching especially to an appraiser in Chicago. Why was this offer selected?